As a rough guideline, administrators usually require editors to have made more than 500 useful non-botlike edits, and to have been active in the last thirty days. Patrollers and License reviewers don't have to request this flag.
I am looking to update the remaining few Lion and Sun emblem and flag files on Commons to use the standardised design used on the main flag file and outlined by Iran Flag Project. I created the page on the Lion and Sun flag and contribute to various Iran-related topics on Wikipedia, with almost 2 thousand global edits. @Abzeronow because he was involved with my situation two months ago. Thank you! ConflictFan (talk) 04:08, 15 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
It's been another month -- I will just share of an example of the files I am trying to update:
Even Reza Pahlavi has been seen next to the updated emblem design recently during the "Tech X Future of Iran" conference. I would very much appreciate a response! Best regards, ConflictFan (talk) 13:36, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
You've had three blocks in the last four years for uploading unfree files. You were unblocked seven months ago. I see that you are a trusted user on other projects, so I'll ask, since your most recent unblock, what have you learned so there aren't issues with unfree files? Abzeronow (talk) 03:20, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I admit that I previously committed numerous violations and was indefinitely blocked. Then, I read the rules, asked for a chance, and was unblocked. On the advice and with the help of friends, I learned to use several more professional camera models. I took several professional photos. I also have photos saved on various devices I used that I took quite a while ago. I discovered that this site has many useful gadgets. For example, with the photo search gadget, I will be able to help administrators remove uploads that violate copyright. Umarxon III (talk) 10:29, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I've been on Commons for some time now, mostly been uploading photos that I've made. I would like to have autopatrol rights because quite often I find images that could greatly benefit from being cropped. However, due to my lack of the necessary rights I must either upload the cropped version as a redundant file, or ask someone who has the rights to do it for me, both of which are imperfect options for rather obvious reasons. Thank you! DemieK07 (talk) 21:58, 7 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Here's some examples of the type of images I intend to overwrite via the tool.
File:NHIF Official Logo.png - the ISO certification text is not featured in any published version of the logo that I could find. Thus, the file is a worse representation of the concept if it has the ISO information, than if it didn't, and as a consequence, ought to be omitted.
Two of the files i gave as examples got deleted from commons, huh. Good riddance if it indeed was a copyvio....
The subject of the photos (a document) took up about 1/4th of of the total photo. That's what I was attempting to show. DemieK07 (talk) 10:51, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Hello, as a contributor to Wikimedia Commons, I request the autopatrol permission. Having performed over a thousand edits, uploading nearly a hundred original files, my ability to contribute to Commons would only increase with autopatrol; I understand fully the established guidelines. Thank you. Yovt (talk) 03:22, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Purpose: Bulk editing and metadata standardization of my own photographic contributions (150+ high-quality uploads).
Details: I need to update the Author field to use my official creator template {{Creator:JJxFile}} and organize professional assignment images (Mobile World Congress, La Caja de Concreto) into proper categories. I am a member of Wikimedia España and a professional photographer (Sony Pro Support).
@JJxFile Have you looked into COM:VFC? That might help and doesn't require a permission to use. Also, I'd advise that you don't use LLMs to talk for you - it's better talking to an imperfect human than a machine. HurricaneZetaC17:18, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks @HurricaneZeta, Sorry for the earlier my English is limited.
There is a major backlog in Category:Charts and Category:Example category with a need to sort the pages into more specific categories. AWB would be very useful due to the large amount of pages (almost 2,000 in first category). I have past experience with AWB through use with Chinese Wikipedia, and do not have any issues or complaints of misuse from others. Thank you. TeddyRoosevelt1912 (talk) 16:54, 29 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
General cleanup, smaller edits to descriptions, such as this, this or this. I run the account KormiSKbot and would like the rights for both accounts (or just the bot account is fine). Thank you! KormiSK (talk) 11:28, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Working with categories. See my status as confirmed and autoconfirmed user for several years in the German WP to get confidence. Thank you. Antonsusi (talk) 16:56, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
As a rough guideline, administrators usually require editors to have made at least 1,000 useful, non-botlike edits or a large number of justified renaming requests at Commons before they will consider granting the filemover right.
I am a contributor to Wikimedia Commons for several years, mainly uploading photos from Wikimedia projects and my personal collection (travel). I would like to use this permission to make minor improvements to images that lack a descriptive title and description on Wikimedia Commons. I believe this permission would be useful for improving image descriptions on Wikimedia Commons.
@Harouna674, thank you for applying. Can you give us some examples of the renaming requests you've made so far across different criterions. That will help the reviewing admin decide your understanding of Filemove guidelines. Shaan SenguptaTalk03:58, 19 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Hello @Trzęsacz, thank you for applying. Can you give us some examples of the rename requests you have made so far across different criterions, bcoz the RenameLink filter shows none. That will help the reviewing admin decide whether you understand our FM policies or not. Shaan SenguptaTalk07:56, 8 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Trzęsacz, All I tried to do was help you with the exact situation I faced when I applied for this right. I can see that you've made some requests just before this reply, all manually without any script/gadget. Exactly how I used to do it. Anyways, ...... Shaan SenguptaTalk18:48, 8 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I do not see any file rename requests in your last 1500 edits. So may I know if you have emailed a file mover or admin to request file renaming? Jianhui67T★C06:25, 28 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I would like to request reconsideration of the file mover right. Some time has passed since its removal (February), and I have reflected on the concerns raised regarding my application of FR2. I understand that the criterion should be applied conservatively. Since then, I have continued contributing normally and requesting renames when appropriate. I would appreciate your consideration. Thank you. heylenny (talk/edits) 00:43, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I have been active on Commons particularly over the past couple of years and am requesting filemover ability. I have read and support the policy on file renaming. If you check my history, you will only find a couple renaming requests that I've made, but in this case I believe that's in keeping with the spirit of the policy. My work has been primarily with historical photographs from public domain sources (some uploaded myself, but also overlapping with material already uploaded). What I regularly encounter is previous uploads that lack descriptive filenames - for example, many of the files in Category:Utah since statehood, historical and biographical (1919) - and occasionally uploads with erroneous information. With one instance of the latter, the rename I requested was because the photo subject was misidentified and thus being used in a Wikipedia article as the wrong person. In either case, an appropriate filename usually is easy to supply by referring back to the original source (and if not clear, I would not try to rename). As an illustration of how I would approach this: File:Utah since statehood, historical and biographical (1919) (14576636410).jpg would be better named as "File:Samuel R. Thurman (Utah since statehood).jpg" since it is correctly used to illustrate Samuel R. Thurman. --Michael Snow (talk) 06:38, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I am requesting permission to rename files. I have been contributing to Commons for several years, primarily working on local and event photos. In my work, I often find that files need to be renamed to comply with Commons rules, or I sometimes need to correct undescriptive filenames in my own contributions. I have already submitted several renaming requests, but this right allows me to manage files directly without contributing to the backlog of requests. I have read the file renaming policy and will apply this right by strictly adhering to the rules. Thank you.--Abakar B (talk) 06:42, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I contribute for around 15 years, mainly architecture. I typically use the rename template when a typo happens, or simply a mistake. I guess I can also correct that directly, if I'm granted the permission. --Stefan Fadinger (talk) 18:27, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Hello, I'm requesting Patroller rights, I realized after my last request that I need this first before I can apply for the Temporary account IP viewer, I already hold rollback and autopatrol rights here, I'm very active in fighting cross-wiki LTA and I need the patroller tools to be more effective and meet the prerequisites for the Temporary IP viewer later. Thanks! --Aws💬 Talk03:54, 13 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I have been actively and passionately contributing to Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons. Today, I am fighting for something close to my heart: protecting new Togolese contributors.
These newcomers arrive with enthusiasm, but are too often unfairly treated as vandals, punished before even getting the chance to learn. It is painful to witness, especially since no member of our Togolese community currently holds this right.
I know the rules, I respect the founding principles, and I commit to exercising this role with rigor and compassion, to guide, protect, and help our community grow.
Layéniba - thanks for volunteering, but the patroller right only gives you the ability to mark new files and revisions by users without autopatrol as patrolled. I just want to make sure that you know what this right does, since I don't see how it's connected to your rationale. HurricaneZetaC21:07, 8 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much for this clarification. I initially did not know that this right was limited exclusively to Wikimedia Commons. I thought I could also use it on Wikipedia in order to prevent our newcomers from being reprimanded by other patrollers!
Nevertheless, as you may notice, copyright is very strict and severe in Togo, and we often do not have enough time to teach everything to newcomers before they start contributing. The consequence is that these newcomers face warnings and blocks that discourage them. Having this right would allow me to follow them closely.
I am not sure how this right will allow @you "to follow them closely" or protect them from warnings and blocks. Bcoz warnings and blocks are made only when there is an issue with the users contributions. All this right does is give users a button to mark other users edits as patrolled. If you want to help them, you can easily do so without this flag. Shaan SenguptaTalk04:39, 9 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
For a rough advice, do not seek this flag if you have not made about 500 useful edits on Wikimedia Commons unless you associate with any Wikimedia affiliate, or campaigns such as Wiki Loves Earth.
I want to be organizer to enable me to organize wiki love event in my community that involve media in the Future. Thank you. Inyor4mr (talk) 12:21, 16 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
i am a member of Wikimedia User Group Nigeria. I mean campaign is like Wiki Love Africa, Wiki Love Earth and wiki Love Women the campaign that need images, video and media.Inyor4mr (talk) 08:33, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
See also: Confirmed users. 
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